I decided to get one of these Hombre single actions that are being offered on Gunbroker for 250 dollars. I don't care for the flat finish at all so I had in mind to try my hand at making it look like an old, antique colt.

I used only some 1500 grit sandpaper and 4x0 steel wool. It looks pretty cool now I think. I may do something else with the grips...all I did so far was use some steel wool on them to fade the color a little. Also the brass could still use some attention.

Shotput79, I first got the idea when I saw this colt navy on gunbroker a while ago. But I only have one BP pistol, an 1860 army. The factory finish is so good that I don't think I could take the sandpaper to it.

That's why I used the Uberti Hombre for this experiment...I hated the finish in the first place.

If you have quite a few BP revolvers to choose, from, I say give it a go.

That Navy is a beauty! It looks like it has had an interesting life.
Aging those flat finish revolvers is sorta tricky, I worked over a .22 Cimaron Plinkster. I used buffing compound and a 6" wheel. It came out shiney bur worn-thru in places and it really faked authentic wear. Too bad the revolver ntotally broke at 1500 shots and is now a Bookend.
ZVP

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